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Panel Discussion (30 Jun): Unlocking value in cities from buildings, data and AI

Panel Discussion (30 Jun): Unlocking value in cities from buildings, data and AI

Explore how AI, building data and connected urban infrastructure can help cities improve sustainability, resilience and operational performance.
OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion (18 Sept): Exploring digital twins and the metaverse for smart cities

OnDemand Trend Report Panel Discussion (18 Sept): Exploring digital twins and the metaverse for smart cities

Watch this SmartCitiesWorld and BizzTech panel discussion where industry leaders and experts will delve into the transformative potential of metaverse and digital twin technologies for urban development.

Special Reports

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: going green in the built environment 

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: going green in the built environment 

The SmartCitiesWorld Summit, which takes place 26-27 June, will act as a call to action for cities to make the transformation of the built environment a central part of their climate action strategies.

Smart Cities Reports

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Opinions

Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

Rebuilding green: Analysing the Biden infrastructure plan

John Fitzgerald, Project Director, Linesight, explains why major reskilling, outreach work by government and the right messaging will be key to realising benefits.
Cities first: How to end the shared mobility ‘tug of war’

Cities first: How to end the shared mobility ‘tug of war’

Scott Shepard, Chief Commercial Officer, Free2Move, highlights lessons learned in Europe and North America about how to succeed with shared mobility so that cities can leverage the best from mobility innovations and investments.

Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Series
Delve into how cities are addressing the challenges of building intelligent transport systems and using AI and data to transform operations and user experience.

Latest Summit Speakers
(22-26 June)

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Panel Discussion (30 Jun): Unlocking value in cities from buildings, data and AI

Panel Discussion (30 Jun): Unlocking value in cities from buildings, data and AI

Webinars
Explore how AI, building data and connected urban infrastructure can help cities improve sustainability, resilience and operational performance.

Latest Podcast

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 3 – What global cities are learning from smart lighting

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 3 – What global cities are learning from smart lighting

Podcasts
Join the final episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting to discover how global cities are approaching smart lighting and the related cybersecurity risks today.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast
Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.
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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.

Climate action

The latest news on climate change concerning smart city projects across the world.

AI carbon-forecasting tool launched for real-estate
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AI carbon-forecasting tool launched for real-estate

AI CityXchange08 May 2026
As more US cities implement building performance standards, Bright Power AI helps owners forecast carbon compliance and identify plans to meet carbon goals.
New York City launches urban forest plan
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New York City launches urban forest plan

Climate action23 Apr 2026
The comprehensive framework aims to protect the existing canopy, expand tree planting, and cultivate long-term stewardship across public and private land.
Boston explores clean thermal energy from its waters
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Boston explores clean thermal energy from its waters

Batteries and renewables20 Apr 2026
The City and the Mass Clean Energy Centre have announced $500,000 in funding to explore the feasibility of using clean thermal energy from Boston-area water.
Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan
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Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan

Climate action17 Apr 2026
It comprises 50-plus actions creating a path for the City to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, double local solar production and install 120,000 EV chargers.
Boston announces retrofit and energy-savings projects
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Boston announces retrofit and energy-savings projects

Climate action15 Apr 2026
Awardees of the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund are working to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions generated by large buildings in the city.
Chicago relaunches energy benchmarking programme
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Chicago relaunches energy benchmarking programme

Climate action06 Mar 2026
Programme upgrades will prioritise education, helping building owners better understand energy use and identify opportunities for greater energy efficiency. 
Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce
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Boston continues to build climate-ready workforce

People and skills20 Feb 2026
PowerCorps connects residents with hands-on jobs training and expands career pathways, strengthening neighbourhoods and building a climate-ready workforce.
Kuala Lumpur sets roadmap for decarbonising the built environment
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Kuala Lumpur sets roadmap for decarbonising the built environment

Climate action18 Feb 2026
Malaysian capital worked with C40 Cities and the UK on a four-year initiative to integrate inclusive, practical climate action into planning and operations.
Jakarta integrates climate resilience into its infrastructure
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Jakarta integrates climate resilience into its infrastructure

Climate action09 Feb 2026
The Indonesian city has been working with the British Embassy and C40 Cities to accelerate climate resilience and reach its net-zero emissions target by 2050.
Boston to build first hotel under new Net Zero Carbon Zoning
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Boston to build first hotel under new Net Zero Carbon Zoning

Climate action19 Jan 2026
One of five projects to be approved under the initiative, the building will improve the public realm with landscaping, street trees and pedestrian connections.

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What is ‘Smart City’ and why do we need them?

Smart city is the framework based on Information and Communication technologies that enable the development of sustainable practices to address the urbanisation challenges. Leveraging the technology is one of the foremost pillars of ‘smart cities’ in order to increase efficiencies and improve the quality of resident’s life and the city’s services.

Solar city goes live

Trina Solar’s PV modules have begun operations in the 10MW Sustainable City in Dubai, which aims to use only clean energy sources

ST Engineering to provide smart city platform for Lusail City

The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

Never fear, Watson is here!

Currently, the average data breach takes organisations an average of 201 days to identify and an average of 70 days to contain

Swedish city on path to smart

Energy company Mälarenergi is working with ABB to develop smart city solutions for the city of Västerås

SmartCitiesWorld Newsletters (Daily/Weekly)

Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.

Guest Opinions

From buildings to cities: the key to scaling missions reductions

Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of the Global Network for Zero, explains how city governments should focus ...
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Latest City Profile

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

SmartCitiesWorld City Profile – Sunderland

Smart Cities Reports
Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

Latest Trend Report

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Report: The impact of AI and data on transportation operations and services

Trend Series
Delve into how cities are addressing the challenges of building intelligent transport systems and using AI and data to transform operations and user experience.

Latest Webinar

Panel Discussion (30 Jun): Unlocking value in cities from buildings, data and AI

Panel Discussion (30 Jun): Unlocking value in cities from buildings, data and AI

Webinars
Explore how AI, building data and connected urban infrastructure can help cities improve sustainability, resilience and operational performance.

Latest Podcast

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 3 – What global cities are learning from smart lighting

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 3 – What global cities are learning from smart lighting

Podcasts
Join the final episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting to discover how global cities are approaching smart lighting and the related cybersecurity risks today.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast
Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.
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Research

Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: lessons and takeaways
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Cities Climate Action Summit 2024: lessons and takeaways

With Cities Climate Action Summit 2024 at a close, look back at some of the key actions and considerations for cities including actionable insights to accelerate climate action, emphasising the development of policies, the deployment of cutting edge technologies and the methods of financing projects in climate action across energy, mobility and the built environment.
White paper: Why connected intelligent assets equal smarter cities
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White paper: Why connected intelligent assets equal smarter cities

How cities can increase uptime, reliability and gain maximum value from data collected.
This white paper covers moving from preventative to predictive maintenance of assets; the role of digital twin technology; the challenges of collecting and managing the data required to maximise the benefits of connected intelligent assets.
White paper: Understanding Resiliency : What it means to be a resilient city and tools to support
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White paper: Understanding Resiliency : What it means to be a resilient city and tools to support

This whitepaper will provide a better understanding of the necessity for resiliency strategies, the challenges of implementing resiliency and digital tools to support cities and territories to build more resilient, sustainable and safe places to live.
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